ASBURY PARK - The beach lifeguard that was impaled by an umbrella has been released from the hospital after undergoing surgery to remove the pole, according to authorities. The 19-year-old lifeguard, whose identity has not been released, is expected to make a full recovery, according to the Asbury Park Fire Department.

A New Jersey lifeguard who was impaled by an umbrella​ left a hospital on Thursday and later recounted the terrifying ordeal.

An 18-year-old female lifeguard at the 3rd Avenue beach in Asbury Park is recovering after being impaled by a runaway beach umbrella stake